Our Lady Of Mercy Preparatory Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked CT School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 128 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,350
Acceptance rate: 99%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Our Lady Of Mercy Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Our Lady Of Mercy Preparatory Academy
Kind	16
1	17
2	10
3	14
4	15
5	12
6	20
7	12
8	12

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Dsylexia, learning differences of struggling students

Year Founded

1954

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School Motto

Creating tomorrow's leaders today through nurturing children into kind, thoughtful, and creative innovators.

Student Body

Total Students

128 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

33%

State avg.: 32%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

99%

Average Class Size

12 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

OLM Prep school uniform

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,350

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Tuition Notes

Flexible terms to pay over 10 months.

% on Financial Aid

10%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$5,500

Acceptance Rate

99%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Admission Team

Admissions Associate

Office Staff

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$1 million

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

14 sports

Sports

Indoor SoccerIntramural Sports Only

SailingSoccer

TennisTrack and Field

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess ClubFirst Lego League Robotics Team

Sewing Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Dance and ArtsDrama productions

Theatre

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Cougar Clinics

School Notes

A private, independent school (A Non-diocesan school) that values excellence in educating the whole child- mind, body and spirit.
We have small class sizes that places the focus on individual student learning.
Our school community is warm, supportive and based on a positive school climate.
We pride ourselves in a positive school culture where students are excited to come to school and teachers thoroughly love teaching!
We celebrate excellence in all that we do here at OLM Prep.

OLM Prep`s Mission is to nurture children into kind, thoughtful, and creative innovators, who have a thirst for knowledge and can synthesize their learning to become our future leaders. Our curriculum is innovative and delivers outstanding results for each and every student.
Our class sizes allow our highly qualified teachers to teach to individual needs of every child. We provide educational services to all students encouraging their unlimited potential educationally, socially and personally. We excel at happiness for each child and our teachers are certified educators with Master Degrees in their discipline.
Each and every day provides the opportunity for personal and educational growth that far exceeds family expectations.
We love our students and it shows!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Our Lady Of Mercy Preparatory Academy cost?

Our Lady Of Mercy Preparatory Academy's tuition is approximately $7,350 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Our Lady Of Mercy Preparatory Academy?

The acceptance rate of Our Lady Of Mercy Preparatory Academy is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 72%.

What sports does Our Lady Of Mercy Preparatory Academy offer?

Our Lady Of Mercy Preparatory Academy offers 14 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Cross Country, Dance, Fencing, Golf, Indoor Soccer, Intramural Sports Only, Sailing, Soccer, Tennis and Track and Field.

What is Our Lady Of Mercy Preparatory Academy's ranking?

Our Lady Of Mercy Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Connecticut for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Our Lady Of Mercy Preparatory Academy?

The application deadline for Our Lady Of Mercy Preparatory Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Our Lady Of Mercy Preparatory Academy located?

Our Lady Of Mercy Preparatory Academy is located in the Madison Center neighborhood of Madison, CT.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in New Haven County, CT is $18,867 for elementary schools and $31,559 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in New Haven County, CT is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).